Wang, Anzhong.Wu, Rui.Baylor University. Dept. of Physics.2008-03-032017-04-072008-03-032017-04-0720072008-03-03http://hdl.handle.net/2104/5115Includes bibliographical references (p. 40-41).In this thesis, the gravitational collapse of the Brans-Dicke scalar field and formation of black holes in 2+1 Gravity is examined. In contrast to general relativity, there are two conformally related frames in the Brans-Dicke theory: the Jordan frame and the Einstein frame. All the self-similar solutions are first re-derived in three dimensional Brans-Dicke theory, and then their local and global properties are studied by paying particular attention to the formation of black holes due to the gravitational collapse of the scalar field.vii, 41 p. : ill.278074 bytes217018 bytesapplication/pdfapplication/pdfen-USBaylor University theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. Contact librarywebmaster@baylor.edu for inquiries about permission.Gravitational collapse.Black holes (Astronomy).Gravitation.Scalar field theory.ThesisBaylor University access only